Seeds Free Crab & Avocado Salad with Citrus Herb Dressing
Sweet, briny lump crab and buttery avocado are a natural pairing, and this salad brings them together in the most refreshing way. The citrus herb dressing — built from olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon, turmeric, and ginger — is bright and golden without relying on any seed-based oils or hidden additives that can sneak into bottled dressings. Crisp cucumber, celery, and scallion greens add satisfying crunch, while fresh parsley and chives keep every bite feeling clean and vibrant. The technique of folding the avocado in last with just a couple of gentle turns is a small but important move — it keeps those cubes intact so you get pockets of creaminess rather than a mushy mess. Everything in this bowl is naturally free of seeds, so there's no need to swap or substitute a single ingredient. It comes together quickly and is elegant enough to serve as a starter or a light main, especially with a few lemon wedges on the side for an extra hit of brightness.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 lb lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 4 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, turmeric, ginger, and 1/2 tsp salt until the dressing is smooth and uniform in color.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, cucumber, celery, scallion greens, parsley, and chives. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
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